Just beautiful! Is it a wool felt? Is there a dart in the sleeve cap or a seam the entire length? I have recently acquired all of my grandmothers patterns from the 20s and 30s . . . can't wait to use the styles of that time and re-do them for today!

It's gorgeous! I adore the color! You look superb in it too! For some reason, to me, it looks a little frumpy on the pattern cover, but on you it looks positively darling. Very well done! The lining is divine as well!

Oh, Gertie, I had been waiting for this post! It's been like watching a soap opera and finally we have a very happy ending! The coat is so beautiful, you don't see such stylish and unique garments around. I hope I didn't offend you by comparing your work to a soap. I just meant to say that I had been following the progress of your coat and I couldn't wait to see it finished.Congratulations!

Gorgeous! That color will pop when it's drab and dreary outside. I'm sure you're going to make a lot of people smile. I never quite understood why dark colors are so "in" for winter. I love color to brighten the season!

Hi Gertie, what a great coat, you have sewn it brilliantly. I just love the colour too. Swing-y coats always feel fabulous on.As if I didn't have enough to do sewing bags, I've begun a Christmas Countdown blog just for the hell of it. I am attempting to please all who love Christmas but have also included stuff about Christmas in Australia.http://santateddyschristmascountdown.blogspot.com/

Love the finished product, Gertie! The buttonholes and buttons are fantastic! I also like the swing style and your "new" profile pic. I've been so busy lately, I haven't had time to visit your regularly - so sorry! Must correct that immediately!

I may be the single voice of dissent,but I really don't think this coat suits you. It's beautifully made but, from the photos you've posted, it looks as though you are wearing your grandmother's coat (and not in a good way).

Amazing job on the coat! Do you know of any similar coat patterns available nowadays? Or would you be willing to sell a copy of the vogue pattern 7442? This is the coat I wish to make but finding the right pattern has been difficult: http://lifessweetessentials.tumblr.com/post/13826389206/